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MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN vs NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

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all judged against network switches at a similar price

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch at 6.7/10.

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN leads on port speeds, management and port count and uplinks.

The NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch leads on noise and efficiency, poE and firmware and support.

The biggest difference is noise and efficiency, where the NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch scores 9/10 to the MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN's 3/10.

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

7.2/10verdict: buy

The MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN is for homelabbers and small-office admins who want 2.5GbE access ports with 10G SFP+ uplinks. It suits people who are happy to configure VLANs, link aggregation and ACLs in RouterOS. It is a poorer fit for anyone who needs PoE or wants a low-power, set-and-forget switch.

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NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

6.7/10verdict: buy

The MS108EUP is for people who want a silent switch that powers demanding PoE devices and carries 2.5GbE on every port. It suits home offices, small sites and homelabs with PoE++ cameras, access points or similar devices and a need for basic VLANs. It is less suited to anyone who needs a fibre or 10G uplink, or a fully managed feature set.

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Port speeds30%9/107/10
Management20%9/106/10
Port count and uplinks15%8/104/10
Noise and efficiency15%3/109/10
PoE10%5/108/10
Firmware and support10%5/106/10
Overall7.2/106.7/10

Specifications

SpecMikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+INNETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch
Ports8 x 2.5GbE RJ45 plus 2 x SFP+, and one USB type-A port8 copper RJ-45 ports, each 1G/2.5G
Port speedsRJ45 ports 2.5G; SFP+ cages support 1G, 2.5G and 10G100M, 1G and 2.5G on each port
ManagementRouterOS v7 or SwitchOS; VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules on RouterOSEasy Smart managed, local web GUI, 64 VLANs, port-based and 802.1Q VLAN tagging, 4 LAGs, IGMP snooping
PoE budgetnot listed230 W total PoE budget; ports 1-4 up to 60 W (802.3bt), ports 5-8 up to 30 W (802.3at)
Uplinks (SFP/SFP+)2 x SFP+None listed (no SFP or SFP+ port in manufacturer specifications)
Switching capacityNon-blocking Layer 1 capacity 80000 Mbps; Layer 2 about 78,959.7 Mbps at 1518-byte frames40 Gbps
Cooling1 fanFanless, 0 fans

Strengths and weaknesses

MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN

  • + Eight 2.5GbE ports plus two 10G-capable SFP+ cages
  • + RouterOS offers VLANs, link aggregation and ACL rules
  • + Wide 18–57 V DC input and -40°C to +60°C range
  • − One fan, and owners report higher power draw than expected
  • − Owners report 2.5G link negotiation problems
  • − No PoE listed

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need PoE for access points, cameras or phones
  • Anyone who wants a quiet, low-power switch for a living space
  • Buyers who want a simple unmanaged switch with no configuration
Read the full MikroTik CRS310-8G+2S+IN review ›

NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch

  • + 2.5GbE on all eight ports
  • + 230 W PoE budget with four 60 W ports
  • + Fanless, with a limited lifetime warranty
  • − No SFP or SFP+ uplink listed
  • − Easy Smart management only
  • − Owners report slow or failing firmware updates

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need an SFP or SFP+ uplink for fibre or 10G links
  • Admins who need controller-managed or layer 3 switching
  • Anyone planning to run all eight ports at full PoE power
Read the full NETGEAR MS108EUP Ultra60 PoE++ Multi-Gig Plus Switch review ›

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